Warriors 1 win away from sweeping Cavs, playoffs

CLEVELAND — One team is trying to make history, the other desperately hoping to avoid a repeat of it.

The Golden State Warriors hold a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals over the Cleveland Cavaliers and can finish the sweep for their second title in three seasons with a win in Game 4 on Friday night.

The Warriors aren’t just looking for another championship. They’ve won 15 straight playoff games, and can become the first team in NBA history to navigate the playoffs without a loss.

The Cavaliers, meanwhile, were swept out of the Finals 10 years ago this month. It was LeBron James’ first Finals, and his team was sawed in half by the San Antonio Spurs, who were in the midst of a streak of three titles in…